Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning’s runtime has now been revealed, with the film setting a new record for the franchise. Following the success of 1996’s originalMission: Impossible, Tom Cruise has returned as superspy Ethan Hunt for six subsequent adventures, the most recent of which, subtitledDead Reckoning, was released in 2023. Now, Cruise is set to reteam with director Christopher McQuarrie to potentially bid farewell to the franchise, with theMission: Impossible – The Final Reckoningstoryset to feature Hunt attempting to take down the Entity, an AI threat, once and for all....

After watchingEtoile– the new TV show byGilmore Girls’ creator, Amy Sherman-Palladino, and her husband, Dan Palladino – viewers need to watch a comedy by the creative couple, which was shockingly canceled after one season. The Prime Video showÉtoilehas quickly captured the attention of fans of the Palladinos as well as new viewers who appreciate the art of ballet. The show follows two professional ballets that make a bold talent trade to gain the attention necessary to keep the doors open....

After a lukewarm theatrical run, Pixar’sEliohas revealed its digital release date. Directed by Madeline Sharafian, Domee Shi, and Adrian Molina,Eliois an animated sci-fi adventure following an alien-obsessed boy (Yonas Kibreab) who finds himself navigating a crisis of intergalactic proportions when he is mistaken for the ambassador of Earth. The film was released in theaters on June 13, 2025. Elioreceived positive reviews, earning a strong 83% Tomatometer and 90% Popcornmeteron Rotten Tomatoes....

Recently,Pokemon GOcelebrated Zapdos Day, where for three hours on July 21st, thePokemon GOcommunity could attempt to take down tons of Zapdos raids in hopes of earning the shiny version of the Legendary yellow bird. Thefirst disappointmenton Zapdos day was that, unfortunately, the shiny version of the Pokemon was not vastly different from the normal version of the Pokemon. The Zapdos Day disappointments continued, as it was found that a group ofPokemon GOplayers in the Azore Islands were not given access to the event at all....

The latest version of the Predator, set to be introduced inPredator: Badlands, has one significant advantage that sets him apart from any incarnations of the past. Considering that, the new Yautja debuting inBadlandshas the potential to take the franchise and subsequent crossovers into a bold new direction. Predator Badlands, one oftwo Predator films coming from director Dan Trachtenberg in 2025, will hit theaters this November. Unlike Trachtenberg’s last film in the saga,Prey,Badlandsis set on an alien planet, a big swing for the series, and features a new take on one of the Predators, a first for the storied action franchise....

WhileRick and Morty’sepisodic nature means various locations are often forgotten about throughout the show, season 8 just teased one huge setting making an unexpected return. With season 8’s official trailer dropping, we finally got a strong insight into what to expect for the upcoming installment, and the results are exciting. The series already provided someclues throughRick and Mortyseason 8’s episode titlereveal, which hinted at the Smith family having some interesting stories ahead, but the latest trailer offered even more clarity on what’s coming and I was shocked by one inclusion....

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for The Rookie season 7, episode 16. When Seth Ridley was kicked out of the LAPD training program, it seemed safe to say that we hadn’t seen the last of the character.The Rookieseason 7, episode 16 focuses on Seth’s return, as well as the effect his presence has on the rest of the team. The installment confirms that he and Tamara have been in a relationship since they met in “The Mickey,” despite Lucy warning her former roommate of his lies....

Yesterday, Microsoft announced that the first wave of original Xbox backward compatibility titles would be making their way to Xbox One on October 24th. Original Xbox backward compatibility is now live for Xbox One owners, giving them the opportunity to revisit some of the most critically-acclaimed games from that console’s library. Headlining the first wave of original Xbox backward compatibility games are heavy hitters likeStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republic,Ninja Gaiden Black, andCrimson Skies: High Road to Revenge....

The newStephen Kingmovie’s critics and audience scores on Rotten Tomatoes are the best his movies have had in years.Stephen King movieshave been a staple of cinema ever since 1976, when Brian De Palma’s horror classicCarrie, adapted from his debut novel, set a strong precedent for films based on his work. Throughout the 1980s, adaptations like Stanley Kubrick’sThe Shining,Cujo,Christine, andPet Sematarykept that momentum going. His work also found success beyond the horror genre, with his short storiesStand By MeandThe Shawshank Redemptioninspiring highly acclaimed films....

Stephen King’s new show could have drawn a subtle connection to a divisive adaptation of the author’s work, but it surprisingly chooses not to. Owing to the narrative parallels and common storytelling devices in many Stephen King stories, it is hard not to theorize how many of them could be interconnected. Although mostStephen King booksfollow standalone narratives that avoid having any form of character or story crossovers with others, consistent readers of his work have always noticed several overlaps in his stories....

Filler has a not-so-great reputation as the unwanted byproduct of anime.It’s often dismissed as unnecessary padding or a frustrating detour from the main plot, and even some of the most dedicated fans check out during it. However, that reputation doesn’t tell the whole story, especially with an anime likeDragon Ball Z. While many series use filler to stall the narrative,Dragon Balltreats it as a meaningful chance to slow down and explore the characters and story beyond the power levels and earth-shaking battles....

Strawscores the biggest audience for a Netflix movie in 2025. Written, directed, and produced by Tyler Perry, the psychological thriller stars Taraji P. Henson as Janiyah, a single mother caring for her chronically ill daughter, Aria (Gabby Jackson), who must deal with a series of unfortunate events that cause her to commit unthinkable crimes. In addition to Henson in the lead role,Straw’s castalso includes Sherri Shepherd, Teyana Taylor, Sinbad, Rockmond Dunbar, Ashley Versher, Mike Merrill, and Glynn Turman....

It has been a couple of years sinceThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomhit shelves, and while theZeldaIP has continued pumping out games, like withEchoes of Wisdomand the upcomingHyrule Warriors: The Imprisoning War, there hasn’t been word on the following main title in the series. With the Wilds era’s placement in the main timeline being up for debate and seemingly having a separate history, it makes sense for Nintendo to stick with this period and complete the era with a trilogy....